This East Village Apartment Has a Bathtub in the Kitchen — and It Works!Tours
11 people applied for this East Village apartment in one day and Alysse Mazakian still had three months left on her previous lease — but this small rental was so special it was worth the fight.
Jan 2, 2026
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I Put a Dollar Tree Pill Organizer on My Fridge, and It’s a Game-ChangerOrganizing
As someone who takes vitamins and prescription medications daily, I’m always trying to figure out the best hack for fitting them into my routine. A few weeks ago, I was on a streak — I would place the pill bottles out on my counter at night to take in the morning before heading to the gym. But on some days, I’m so bleary-eyed pre-coffee, I couldn’t remember if I took them or not. I would also forget to leave the bottles out at the end of an especially hectic day.
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West Elm’s New Lone Fox Collection Is a Cottage Fairy Tale Come to LifeDecorating
They had me at tapestry textiles.
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This Dining Room Feels Like a Painting Thanks to a Vintage-Inspired RedoHome Projects
Some home design trends are destined to become classics that never go out of style (think: Shaker-style kitchen cabinets, hex floor tiles, and picture frame molding). But others are definitely more short-lived (remember spray foam decor?).The dark red wallpaper in this 1980s dining room definitely fell into the latter category. Homeowner Alexis Moore (@alexisnicolemakes) says the space hadn’t been updated since it was built, and the overall effect was drab.
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She Painted Her Bedroom an Unexpected Color — It Created the Coziest SpaceHome Projects
You might not always be allowed to paint the walls of a rental apartment, but if you are, it can make a huge difference in how the whole space looks. Plus, adding a just-for-you color to the walls can make your place truly feel like home.Take it from renter Juliana, who has a 600-square-foot one-bedroom in San Francisco that was filled with white walls when she moved in.
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A Designer Transformed a Blank Room into a Barbie-Inspired Home OfficeDecorating
It’s so sophisticated (and for LEGO building, too!).
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This New $10 IKEA Sofa Table Is the Only Thing Your Small Living Room Is MissingDecorating
This new iteration on an IKEA classic is totally genius.
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This Unusual Seating Arrangement Created Two Separate Rooms in OneDecorating
Different rugs helped further separate the spaces.
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A Blank Dining Room Got a Bold Red, Blue, and Green MakeoverHome Projects
Green is a great color to use in interior design because it’s so versatile. Muted sages make for calming sleep spaces, and bold or dark greens can create statement-making bookcases.Brandi Katherine Herrera (@alivelymanner) went with bright green in her Omaha cottage’s dining room makeover. But the space when she bought it had a “palette of gray and white builder-grade finishes.
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Forget Wreaths — This Vintage-Inspired Trend Is Perfect for Front DoorsDecorating
You can re-create the look for just $9.
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How to Donate (or Sell) Your Old Stuff After DeclutteringOrganizing
When you’re done decluttering your home, you’re not only left with a much more organized space, but also a bunch of stuff that needs to go or find a new place to live. Whether that’s trash or items to donate, giveaway, or sell, here’s how you’re going to deal with everything you’ve just decluttered. Below, find out how to donate, sell, or give away decluttered items.
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They Drenched a Dining Room in Deep Blue — Now It’s Moody and VintageHome Projects
For an interior designer, there’s nothing like having a blank slate to design and a client who puts their full faith in your process. Sandy Baisley and Natasia Smith, co-owners and principal designers of Re-Find, had found that exact dream scenario with Julie. “Our client was moving into this home with no previous items for a fresh start,” Sandy shares.
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